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General News of Wednesday, 29 April 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Northern Governors send condolence message to Fintiri over mother's demise

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri

Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum, Simon Lalong who is also the governor of Plateau State, has sent a condolence message to the governor of Adamawa State on the demise of his mother.

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri lost his mother, Hajiya Fatimah Umar Badamiat, at the age of 68, according to Adamawa state government's announcement on Wednesday.

In a statement signed by Dr. Makut Simon Macham, Director of Press & Public Affairs to Lalong, dated 29th April 2020, the deceased was described as a great pillar to the Governor and members of his family.

Governor Lalong said "we sincerely commiserate with our brother and colleague, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri and the entire people of Adamawa State over this huge loss, especially at this difficult time when the Governor is working hard to fight the Corona Virus Pandemic.

"We assure him of our support and prayers and urge members of the family and people of the State to accept her death as the will of God and continue to pray for the repose of her soul."

The Forum also encouraged Governor Fintiri to be comforted by the legacy of love, sacrifice, and service that his mother demonstrated during her lifetime and the inspiration she gave to her immediate community as a devout Muslim.

They also prayed to God to grant her soul eternal rest.